Anambra assembly forms committee to update state laws
Anambra State lawmakers have set up an eight-member committee to review the State Law 2025. The committee, led by Mrs Ifeoma Azikiwe, aims to align state laws with current needs and promote development. Lawmakers highlighted the importance of replacing outdated laws and improving public awareness. The committee is expected to revise, update, and incorporate relevant laws as part of its mandate.
What we know
- The committee is chaired by Mrs Ifeoma Azikiwe with Anthonia Obi as Secretary.
- Mr Ikenna Offordeme moved the motion for the Law Revision Bill 2025, supported by Mr Jude Umennajiego.
- Lawmakers noted many state laws are obsolete and require updates to reflect societal changes.
- The law was last revised between August 1990 and May 1999, with edits by the military government in 1991.
- Speaker Dr SomtoChukwu Udeze referred the bill to the committee, which is tasked with reviewing 221 bills and reporting within four weeks.
